Talking point … the new W Edinburgh has been likened to a British sweet and has also prompted some ruder visual comparisons.

Glam new Scottish hotel’s divisive look has earned it a rude nickname

W Edinburgh looks like nothing else in the city. And the views from this swirling newcomer are out of this world.

  • bySteve McKenna
The Town Bedroom suite exudes a homey opulence.

Historic former bank exudes homey opulence as luxury hotel

Banks once advertised their wealth by way of grandiose architecture and opulent interiors. And boy,does this Edinburgh property make for a jaw-dropping canvas.

  • byPenny Watson
Pull up a pew … Port of Leith Distillery Edinburgh Scotland.

Scotland’s first vertical distillery is a must-visit in Edinburgh

The only way is up for this newbie on Edinburgh’s reborn waterfront which now has the country’s first vertical whisky distillery.

  • bySteve McKenna
Hard to miss:Edinburgh Castle occupies a lofty hilltop perch in the middle of the city.

Nine must-do highlights of Edinburgh,Scotland

Castles,tweed and lofty views... The Scottish capital is a playground for foodies,arts and history buffs,and this hit-list delivers on all fronts.

  • byPenny Watson
LNER train - Edinburgh-London.
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Train journeys

Train review:Scotland to England journey is stress-free and cheap

The ease of boarding and disembarking in the city centres,close enough to walk to hotels,brings the blood pressure down and saves on Uber fares.

  • byKristie Kellahan
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Late winter escapes:The world’s best places for an August holiday

Keen to escape Australia in August? Here are the countries and cities to visit for their summer,winter or welcoming dry season.

  • byBrian Johnston
Kilts have been around in one form or another since the 16th century.

Kilts in Scotland:Where to learn about the history of the garment and clan tartans

'Anything that a man wears as trousers,I want to explore and make into a kilt – corduroy,leather,even transparent PVC.'

  • byTatyana Leonov
The hotel is a ship,a former lighthouse tender – that is,a vessel that serviced lighthouses in the Hebrides and Northern Isles – now permanently moored in Leith,and transformed into a beautiful,luxurious property.

Hotel review:Converted ship the Fingal Edinburgh is all class

Tasteful,thoughtful luxury in a unique and historic setting.

  • byBen Groundwater
The hotel is housed within the landmark restored 19th-century India Buildings.

Virgin Hotel,Edinburgh:Where old meets contemporary swagger

Original decor fuses with contemporary swagger to make the interiors of this hotel simply beautiful.

  • bySteve McKenna
Edinburgh is so much more than its famous castle.

Edinburgh,Scotland,travel guide and things to do:Nine highlights

Edinburgh is so much more than its famous castle.

  • byJamie Lafferty